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Planning & Zoning Board June 12, 2024 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES of that process that no further environmental review was needed and that the project could move forward. Mr. Duffy said the ordinance was amended in November 2022 and any issues could have been addressed at that time. The City saw no further need to do any further environmental review. In early 2024 Zikar Holdings submitted their concept plan for Madinah Lakes for the exact parcel and they are subject to the amended zoning requirements. Madinah Lakes not only meets those requirements but provides additional public benefit by pursuing a planned unit development. In the 2040 comp plan master planning was not mandatory but was more of a should be completed. Mr. Duffy said Madinah Lakes has a variety of home types, new roads, stormwater retention, sewer and water system upgrades and trail system connectivity. Madinah Lakes has learned from the EAW conducted for the Promenade development. Mr. Duffy addressed the findings and facts from the Robinson EAW that show the City planned for the growth and the impacts were addressed in the 2040 plan and that the impact would not be significant. He added that it was a direct quote. He said it supports their position that an AUAR or moratorium is not necessary because the system has already been upgraded. Mr. Duffy said Madinah Lakes is the only development that has a formal submittal now. This is why they believe allowing Madinah to go through the EAW process, follow the zoning ordinance and follow the planning process would be better and preferred. Mr. Duffy reiterated that the residential housing, religious uses and commercial retail are allowed in the City's zoning code and a mosque is a conditional use. The proposed development includes 4.8 acres of commercial land which is consistent with the comprehensive guide plan. The PUD flexibility is not required for commercial components of the Madinah Lakes development. The application right now is proposed for 34 housing units, which is consistent with the City’s development density range. In 2010 to 2023, the city's average annual number of housing units was 118 units, which is less than the city's predicted allowance of 230 units. This means the City's residential housing growth has been slower than the City's planned growth. He said the development will be done in phases and will comply with the City's anticipated predicted annual housing allowance. In closing, he asked to approve the concept plan without the need for an AUAR but proceed with the EAW. He said to follow the process that anyone else is subject to as that is what the law requires. In closing he added a moratorium is not required. Eric Johnson with Sathre-Bergquist, 14000 25 th Avenue N, Plymouth, MN 55447, Mr. Johnson said he is an engineer working on the project. He covered the current plan for the property and what will be built there. He stated Anoka County would provide the traffic study which was requested as part of the EAW as well as to provide the necessary roadway improvements. Within the development, they will incorporate requests from the Public Safety Department and City staff to ensure the site allows for an efficient way of transportation for emergency vehicles and everyday use. They will follow local and state requirements and will build a development that abides by and exceeds City standards.